Oaks and Spokes was founded with the aim of creating an enjoyable and memorable Bike Month experience. In the early stages, we organized a week-long festival during Bike Month, featuring a series of bike-themed events spanning 10 days. Since then, Oaks and Spokes has been dedicated to ensuring that each Bike Month is a fun, inclusive, and special time for our community.
When the pandemic hit, we had to adapt. We initially experimented with a virtual format. Over the years, we gradually introduced more outdoor events, emphasizing social distancing and limiting crowd sizes. Just like everyone else, we made the most of the circumstances we faced. Despite the challenges, these adjusted events provided a rewarding experience, and we are grateful to those who stood by us during those times.
In 2023, the sun finally shone upon us, and our collective fears began to subside. We regained confidence in rejoining our communities, realizing the importance of those communal interactions. This May marked our triumphant return to a fully-fledged Bike Month since 2019, and it was truly wonderful! We had the opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, make new acquaintances, ride alongside hundreds of cyclists, share various spaces together, and reignite our passion for cycling, walking, and rolling in Raleigh.
Below, you’ll find a photo recap of this recent Bike Month. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our partners, sponsors, and, most importantly, our community!
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR BIKE MONTH SPONSORS AND PARTNERS!
We couldn’t have done this without you!
